red dot for the 327?

[lscg]

any one have any loads for the 327FM using red dot?

went in to a little gun shop/feed store yesterday that carries reloading supplies. for the past few years pickings have been very slim but this time they had lots of powder. 700x, 800x, 4227, red dot and too many rifle powders to list. there was no limit so I got two pounds of the red dot for $25 ea. hopefully this means things are starting to get closer to normal.

[cherokeetracker]

I am not using red Dot nor have I used Red Dot, in the 327 Federal. But you listed 800-X as a powder that is available. Hoover has some good loads with Longshot,, and 800-X is very close to Longshot. Actually you will get about the same velocity or maybe a hair more, but with a lot less pressure. Just remember this,, That 800-X is very bulky and does not meter well through a powder charger. It is usually better to weigh each charge. Yes I know, that is a pain unless you have something like a chargemaster.

Charles

[lscg]

Aug 11, 2015 15:21:59 GMT -5 cherokeetracker said:

I am not using red Dot nor have I used Red Dot, in the 327 Federal. But you listed 800-X as a powder that is available. Hoover has some good loads with Longshot,, and 800-X is very close to Longshot. Actually you will get about the same velocity or maybe a hair more, but with a lot less pressure. Just remember this,, That 800-X is very bulky and does not meter well through a powder charger. It is usually better to weigh each charge. Yes I know, that is a pain unless you have something like a chargemaster.

Charles

thanks! I actually tried some 800x back when I first got my single seven and it did really well but as you said it does not meter well through a powder measure.

found a Brian Pearce load in handloader  no.294 that looks like it will be worth a try.

[taffin]

Aug 9, 2015 19:09:02 GMT -5 lscg said:

any one have any loads for the 327FM using red dot?

went in to a little gun shop/feed store yesterday that carries reloading supplies. for the past few years pickings have been very slim but this time they had lots of powder. 700x, 800x, 4227, red dot and too many rifle powders to list. there was no limit so I got two pounds of the red dot for $25 ea. hopefully this means things are starting to get closer to normal.

I USE 3.5 WITH A 100 GR. CAST BULLET IN 7-1/2" SINGLE-SEVEN FOR RIGHT AT 1,000 FPS AND TIGHT GROUPS.

[lscg]

Aug 12, 2015 11:05:46 GMT -5 taffin said:

Aug 9, 2015 19:09:02 GMT -5 lscg said:

any one have any loads for the 327FM using red dot?

went in to a little gun shop/feed store yesterday that carries reloading supplies. for the past few years pickings have been very slim but this time they had lots of powder. 700x, 800x, 4227, red dot and too many rifle powders to list. there was no limit so I got two pounds of the red dot for $25 ea. hopefully this means things are starting to get closer to normal.

I USE 3.5 WITH A 100 GR. CAST BULLET IN 7-1/2" SINGLE-SEVEN FOR RIGHT AT 1,000 FPS AND TIGHT GROUPS.

thank you Mr. Taffin!

[jgt]

HS 6 and HS 7 are two other powders overlooked now days that have turned in good groups for me. If you can find them anymore.